WHY BEING CHEAP IS EXPENSIVE
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being cheap cost you more in the end because you end up buying it over and over again…. agreed
Agreed!
So so true
True, and they never look great!
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Its true something s you cant cut corners on
You're so right on paint! We learned several years ago when we just couldn't get roller marks off of the walls what a difference good paint makes. And truly - painting sounds easy, but hiring a (really good) professional painter is worth the $$$.
I hope young people who are even renting their first apartment take this advice .. otherwise buying cheap furniture and like kitchen tools will cost them in the long run.. and the cheap broken stuff will end up in landfills 😢🌎
YES! Better to have less and good quality over things that.....you'll throw away when you move ):
I would rather say they should go cheap while renting. Instead, save up and buy their own place, then can buy whatever they want. Also, most people who just start renting doesnt know/ sure what furniture they like (i have been there myself)
“It’s not a good deal if you don’t need it.” This phrase has saved me thousands of dollars!
Thank you thank you thank you Arvin for giving this advice about hiring contractors! As the wife of a residential contractor, I see him being underbid by other contractors who are not competent, aren’t licensed or under insured. He is frequently invited to come in and fix the mistakes later. He doesn’t typically take these jobs because he knows those home owners don’t value his labor or experience. And thank you Arvin for not laying all the blame on this contractor. Homeowners need to take responsibility for their decisions.
When preparing a house for sale, I got burned hiring a retired colleague who only charged "the friend price." He had 2 or 3 young guys on his crew and they did sloppy, half-ass work. They also caused a water leak which ruined the new floor they had just installed, so they had to replace that. There's more, but you get the idea. Don't hire family/friends unless you know in advance that they do quality work without drama.
Exactly, you will be out of friends and out of money!
I have generally followed this rule throughout my marriage (50 years!) and have occasionally done without something for awhile until I could afford what I really wanted. This rule holds true for most appliances, electronic devises, etc. A good example of buying cheap would be me buying inexpensive woven hampers and having to keep replacing them because then fell apart. Instead, I finally invested in a beautiful, expensive, teak wood hamper (which is what I always wanted) and have had it now for about 20 years and counting. My style hasn't changed so the hamper still fits my design esthetic. A definite win/win. Thank you for another great post.
You can absolutely go cheap and amazing.
I'm doing plaster walls painted in limeash, limewashed terracota roof tiles that rest on wood, cheap blue-grey stone tile flooring. I'm getting used furniture and getting it refinished, old windows and doors as well. There are just a few items I'll buy, but I would rather get a plain wool or sisal rug than a complex and beautiful poliéster one. So far it's working for me, but I'm not too particular about anything.
I've missed you. The scream! And your laugh. 😄 All so true! Cheap paint never. Chef's kiss Arvin. 🌹
I've missed you too!! So happy to be back on schedule
I absolutely agree with everything you said but sometimes even the higher contractors do a terrible job from my personal experience- I have to sit and watch everything they do!!!!!
Am I the ONLY one that misses Arvin's Home Goods video's? It seems that all of the influencer's in this space have started off shopping at Target and Home Goods and now they shop at RH or Arhaus, and they don't take us shopping, plus they change their own furniture constantly. Where they were once hilarious and interesting, now they're all sitting on their couch telling us their favorite things with their affiliate links included. Hey, I get it. There are only so many things you can buy for your own home and as your channels grow, your taste level grows to the point Target isn't going to cut it anymore (although I was there today and they have the most beautiful vessels). I don't really know the answer. But the thing is, we start watching and stay watching the ones with the sparkling personalities, but honestly, if I see any more Brooklinen sponsored video's ...I just can't.
People evolve. As should you.
@@tiffaniemcmillan209 You're missing the point. Let's say you have a favorite singer who you started watching years ago when they sang a certain style you enjoyed and then they got popular and now they sing an entirely different style, a style that you just don't care for.
I can use the singer Amy Grant as a loose example. She started off as a Christian singer and it wasn't my thing, but she switched to pop and I enjoyed her, however, her Christian music fans were deeply disappointed. I think she does both now, I lost track of her.
People evolve, but can lose the followers you once had or they won't be that excited to watch your new stuff. However, you'll attract viewers that can afford to buy higher end furniture. It's just attracting a different viewer. It's not terrible if you can keep up viewership, but it's disappointing for those of us who loved Arvin and others, from when he shopped with us and was hysterically funny. When I watch Arvin now, his content is informative, but there's no more Sally Sue, and that's what I lived for from him. His ad-libbing! I will remain a viewer unless his content once in California, becomes so different, I can no longer relate. Does this make sense?
@@tracygarrett3952 it totally makes sense! You nailed it
Been trying to explain this concept to all my friends & family for YEARS so I’m glad it’s not just me. ILY
Nice to see you today! I recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching and learning lots. I love the “no, no, not that” advice. You are fun and have great style. Thank you! 🌻
For paint, look at the percentage of water. Take the one with the less %
My son calls both my husband and I serial hoarders. We downsized 4 years ago to a smaller home, couldn’t sell the furniture because here in Australia most people don’t want to buy second hand (we have no small children) We couldn’t even give it away and even the charities were overflowing. It was raining so we went knocking on doors. People who answered the ads wanted it delivered. What a nightmare. Anyway 9 months ago we did another downsize. OMG I discovered, ok I sort of knew because I have a thing for pots and saucepans, I had 53 cooking vessels! 53. We have so much beautiful stuff that we haven’t used in years. We are slowly working our way through to a minimalistic life. Thank you for all your videos. Love your personality.
You are so 100% correct! I was one of the last ones to landscape my back yard in our new development. The reason is because I did my research on what it entails to do the project correctly. For instance...proper excavation, the distance required next to walls for trees,. The company I chose to go with took two days to complete the project, including assembling and placing a gazebo on brick work. It turned out amazing! It was expensive, but, Oh so worth it! Thank you for this information...so helpful.
I bought the great paint, but cheaped out on the labor. Never again! Listen to Arvin!
What Great advice! Everyone should see this video! I have cheaped out so many times to my utter regret. Thank you as always, timely & in good taste & classy.😄
Hey Arvin! Would you be able to do a video on things you CAN go cheap on? Love your content!!!
Hey Arvin!!!! Great to see you, agreed with every thing
You mentioned. Please more videos, have a great weekend, Kathleen
You are so right. Nothing Worse than cheap bedding!
Arvin, be sure to check that who you are hiring are insured, bonded, etc. and that your homeowner’s insurance covers workers. You’ll prob be surprised on your liability exposure.
I also ask myself if I would buy that clearance deal at full price. Great tips!
Currently going through renovations. The workers have been so great and have been here every week day, from 7am to 5pm. Currently in the plastic tarp house paint phase. 🙄Our full house is only going to take about 6 weeks.
Your finger roll never gets old to me, it’s my absolute favorite lol all the things you said are so true. I guess that’s why they say, “you get what you pay for” 😩 9/10 too good to be true if it’s too cheap. The paint one got me, it’s almost like cheap paint is watered down or something?? Or not as saturated. Thanks for this video, I really enjoyed Arvin! As usual 🤗
Yesss a signature move. Cheap paint wont be a full coverage ):
Thats why I keep putting off doing renovations. lol. Finding quality contractors is tough.
I bought a 65” Sony Bravia smart TV. I’m watching you on it right now! 😀
I have an old 32” Bravia that is still working. Love Sony!
Whatttt haha look mom i'm on TV :P that's awesome.
@@ArvinOlano You’re even in Ultra HD. 🤣
This was such a great video. I clicked “like” before I even watched it. Your advise is spot on. Better to buy nice and once, rather than ok and twice. Love your videos!
1. This. is. so. true. I’ve learned the hard way with my floors. The first guy, cheap, and a waste of $. The second time, I did it professional, spent way more but a gang of workers showed up with heavy tools. Beautiful. So worth it.
2. True with the paint also. I just finished a closet today. (Exhausted) Farrow and Ball or Benjamin Moore.
3. Yes. Take your time to get what you want. Quality, so you don’t have to figure out how to get rid of stuff. 😫
YES some hard lessons learned a long the way lol
Great advice and questions to ask, thank you! Definitely learned some of these the hard way lol especially the paint! Also learned not to use cheap rollers and brushes, they make the experience difficult even with good paint
100% right! And Purdy brushes. Take care of your brushes and these will last you forever
@@law7326 So true!
This video hit me so hard, that cheap bone in my body truly messed up a lot of stuff for me
I can relate on this Arvin.I was being cheap when i did our basement. Like you,lesson learned .I'd spent a thousand $$$$$ just to make it better but 1st week I almost cried as what we agreed is nothing will come.I should listen to my instinct coz i wanted to stop them on first week but i still continued.
Hi Arvin!! Great video!
I agree 100%. I see alot of friends who buy the cheapest furniture. And yup. I've got burned by a contractor. U really need to ask the questions u have said.....I learned the hard way. Had to go to court to recoup some of my money
I expend a little more with big companies and they also didn't give us a great result. Well, now I try to diy as much as possible.
You're singing my song!!! Been there done that! Learned my lesson about being cheap 😂
Definitely learned my lesson on cheap furniture. We bought two couches in in the last 4 years that were cheap. This time we bought a better quality couch from a reputable local furniture store (Amish made). Expensive? Yes. Better quality? Yes. Customizable? YESSS! We love that feature too 😁
YES TO THIS
All I want is the Little Sherpa Lounge Chair. I've looked at dupes but it's not the same. In no world will I ever be able to afford it so I just choose to be chairless. Lol.
Great tips Arvin. I really enjoy watching your informative videos, I think about your suggestions when I'm running a critical eye around my house. I love love love your little laugh. It puts a big smile on my face :-) Have a lovely day, cheers from New Zealand
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I can’t agree more with cheap labor. We have to rip out our 1-year-old floor, all 1,200 square feet. What a nightmare!
Excellent points, especially the paint, which is not easy to re-do, especially if a botched job needs scraping back!
Thank you for the video!
Hired a painter. One guy quoted us $400 to paint ONE WALL 8ft tall 12 ft wide. So I hired a painter who did the whole room for $200. There is paint all over my wood floors and I have no clue how to get it off. Took him a few hours to paint the whole room but He insisted that he didn’t need a drop cloth or any plastic or anything. Never called his ass again.
I have learned several of these the hard way. Thanks for creating this list.
Thank you for this video, I need to send this to friends and family. I learned this from experience and so much $/time wasted. I am now working slowly to furnish my new home.
Well well well, at the time of the upload of this video I was finalizing my purchase of 4 cheap dining chairs. It was the best I could do at this time... especially after what a spent on the table.
Brilliant Video! BRAVO!
more please
Agreed with you! And thanks for another video. You always make me smile and laugh.
Yup hate cheap sheets that don't feel good next to your skin. Another thing when you are hiring people for a project -- ask for references and actually call them up!
Everything you said is soooooo true!!!
I totally agree with you Arvin 💯 being cheap is expensive.
Thank you Arvin!!!🌹❤️
Whew you are so right with being cheap on a contractor 😩 I learned my lesson hiring someone cheap on painter and it was a mess I had to end up paying more to get a professional
Get a ladder, Benjamin Moore paint, Purdy roller & trim brushes and do it all yourself. I did and so happy with the final results.
I had the same with workman, I had to replaster walls too, so expensive in the long run! Love your videos 😍
Bring back your little dance!!!! 😭😭 it makes my soul smile!!
Great advice and love your shirt!
So true, so true, so true, my mother always said “you get what you pay for”, and let me add, you’re cuter than a speckled hen in a little red wagon!
Totally agree about the sheets, good quality is so worth it 👏♥️🇨🇦
Lol, I use Walmart house brand paint, without primer, and have for years. I used more expensive paints and wasn't satisfied with them at all. I remember one from the Sherwin Williams store that was perfectly coral in the can but was school bus yellow when it dried. And it took two coats anyway.
I really wish this video came out earlier. I have 2 men working on an existing deck and it has been almost 6 months. They were painting siding yesterday and didn’t even sand down the prior stain and they bought a color I did NOT approve of. I had to complain the the attorney general. They were of course the cheapest.
I think the other problem that was not touched on is the lack of communication and cross checking peoples work. Overly communicate with your contractor - a list , I use post it notes to highlight specific areas (as a reminder) and images of what I want to be super specific and minimize any confusion. In the middle of a project I always keep close communication and check their work. And address anything that I’m not a fan of. And cross check before they leave at the end of a project.
Personally I’ve never had any mishaps with a contractor. But I go above and beyond to read reviews and ask a lot of questions when I do a consultation with the top 3 contractors I am interested in.
As a female, the initial introduction is always interesting with the contractors (it’s always a man). Lol but I do research on what I’m asking for as well so I know what to expect, the questions to ask and a general ball park of how much the service will cost.
YES I learned that lesson early on. I need to ask so many questions and like you said over communicate.
Cheap home decorations for me are those I made myself and I enjoy them more. Sometimes thrift finds too, but I know not to plan on those items lasting as long as say a brand new one.
very timely , great suggestions!
Lmao!! The air should be clean BAM FLY flies right at you hahaha!
My mother always told me to buy Quality not Quantity. She told me I could but 5 pairs of pants for $20/each that will last a year or buy one pair of good quality pant which are Timeless, will last for years. You know she was right! This applies to everything you purchase. Cheap is a waste of money.
I couldn’t agree more. Paying less will be more in the long run. Love love love the paint color in that room. What color paint did you use ?
So, nobody asked, but, is the black side table behind you vintage or off the shelf? Any thoughts on where to grab one? Also I may finally pick up the Joseph Dirand book, but through your Amazon store of course!! J’adore-
I back up the point with cheap fabrics. I found the Italian company Bassetti 2 years ago and they have the most beautiful fabrics. I have 3 designs so far - they are very expensive, but I don’t need many. They just make me happy and it was worth it.
I have also learned this the hard...or expensive way 😉. So very true! GREAT advice...thank you!! 😘👌
I enjoy your shows! Thanks you. He who buys cheap buys twice!!!!!soooo true!
We shopped for a picture for our living room wall. Due to the price, my Mother chose a print of Venice, instead of the painting. She asked my 8 year old advice. I said that she would have the painting her whole life and that the monthly price would be so and so for a year and less each year. She said that my Dad would be angry, if she bought the painting. She chose the print, got many compliments about the print as well. The print is now 62 years old. I am still for the painting, wherever it is.
Arvin I totally agree quality paint is the first most important thing in renovating. FYI Behr paint from Home Depot rates number one in Consumer reports an independent magazine year after year for great lasting color quality. Home Depots Behr can mix any companies paint colors like BenjaminMoore. We've used Behr paint for all our rooms in 3 different homes. Arvin, your walls were probably covered with that cottage cheese texture to cover imperfections that the builder unfortunately did not want to bother fixing. 😕 I so enjoy watching your videos. Its encouraging to know other people make mistakes in home purchases big and small thus learning valuable lessons to share. Keep it real. 😍
This videos, including its title is so spot on! 🙌👌🏻
Arvin these were all great tips! Being cheap is VERY expensive. I was surprised to see you gloss over fashion though. I did like that you pointed out cheap fabric, because that is the base of all fashion items. A beautifully crafted wool gaberdine suit, pricy initially, will last you 10+ years and give you 100's of mix and match wardrobe options, where as, a cheap fabric suit is going to cost you much more in the long run. You'll end up replacing it over and over again! Always consider the cost per wear when you invest in fine clothing! The same is surely true in home furnishing too. I have gorgeous traditional, home furnishing, which can really get expensive. My solution, bay them at a local auction house, not on-line! Impulse buying is probably one of the worst impulses to overcome when shopping, If I'm tempted to make a snap decision about a purchase, I've trained myself to go home and sleep on it. If I wake up still wanting that item, I will return to the store. If it's there, it was meant to be, otherwise, it just wasn't! Worst case scenario, I missed out on a good deal. Realizing that's there's ALWAYS a "good deal" to be had ANY time you walk into a store, really helped me avoid costly expenditures. Keep up the great content. Love you and your channel! 💗💗💗
The sofa you showed last I couldn't stop laughing... LOL!! TFS
I agree 💯 with everything you said.
I also love my Sony Bravia. It's one of my best purchases.
Oh and you look beautiful with your makeup ❤.
I 100% agree with every point you made...and I have been guilty of every cheap shortcut option countless times before I came to this conclusion. The final observation on cheap couches is the Holy Grail of design. If a well made new couch or sectional is not in your budget, you can always find a high quality vintage or previously owned option at every price point.
Finally got myself a Vitruvi and the scent bundle. Can't wait to get it. Thank you Arvin for the code. 😁
Enjoy !!!
All excellent tips, have preached the same👍🏼💕
I'm contemplating some sofa options from Pottery Barn. Do you consider Pottery Barn sofas quality?
I totally agree with you!!!! I made the mistake of hiring cheap and it’s going to cost me! It’s so frustrating. I totally regret it… Also, I noticed a huge difference when I switched from cheap paint to Benjamin Moore paint. And no more Ikea sofas for me. Quality is key. So many good tips!!!!
Hi, Arvin, you are so right, and sometimes we purchase things that we DONT really need but bc its on SALE, we pull the trigger 😁😁😁.
I love a good tv brand, a good sofa and a good linen. Tyvm 4 this great video. 👍👌👏"PEACE N LOVE".
Please please what’s the color on the living room walls and brand???
Can you also do a best sofas by the more popular stores…
It’s like you just visited my home, lolol. My walls are Benjamin Moore simply white. I bought a fantastic coffee table that was at the high end of my budget, solid wood, dovetailed, ball bearing drawers that slide like buttah. Paid it off, now ordered the bedroom chest of my dreams. Fell in love. The bedroom furniture is more than i can currently afford (8k), but I am buying one piece at a time. It will last me many, many years, which I love. My daughter said she wants it after I’m gone, lol. The point being, I am purchasing quality pieces that I love on a time table that works for me. I am not a person that always switches things out, I keep furniture for a long time, so it needs clean, classic lines. Thnak you, Arvin, loved your vids as always. This one rates a chef’s kiss 💋!
i really like your tip on your checklist “does this item actually match my interior style” its a great tip. I totally have bought pieces because i just like them without them matching my interior style at home. And then they totally don't match at all.
Ugh I just did the same mistake. I hired someone for my bathroom for a “one day job” He’s come to my house 10 times over three weeks now.
I also got a dupe for the little Petra chair from Eternity Modern. Huge mistake. Should have spent the money on the original.
Not time times omg!!!
and Yesss happened to me when I went over the dupe over what I truly wanted ):
just curious why you didn't like the eternity modern chair? I was considering buying the pelican chair from them
@@andrealvoesyou it doesn’t look anywhere near as good as the photos. The photos make it look almost identical to the real thing. In person it’s obviously fake af. They charge a lot to return so I’m stuck with it but otherwise I absolutely would have returned it.
The editing of this video is vintage Arvin RUclips. I love it!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I don’t feel bad now about spending extra money for quality.
Highly agree with getting the best TVs! I know people who opted for the more budget brands because they offer smart TV capabilities, but the LED/OLED screens ended up being defective or the streaming software would just die on them. We chose the high-end models of LG and Samsung and they've lasted for years without issue.
I learned this lesson with shoes and handbags. Just splurge on the $190 leather sandals, they’ll last YEARS compared to the pleather ones on Amazon. Totally worth it.
Hubby and I scrapped acoustic ceilings on our own. Key is being organized, we had fun accomplishing an amazing project. RUclips has everything available ✨DIY✨do it yourself!!!
You are spot on in this video! I made the mistake of buying a daybed I didn't like just because it was cheaper than what I really wanted.. I lived with it for about a month and then ended up giving it to a neighbor and bought the one I really wanted. I totally wasted $250, ugh. I've made that mistake too more times than I want to admit. I've learned my lesson now. 🥰
Is the diffuser safe for pets?
Something similar happened to us when we were renovating our kitchen, we went with the home depot contractor since he was installing our cabinets we thought it would be ok to give him our dry wall project and omg the biggest mistake of our life, he only had one employee he took almost two months to finish our kitchen some things were crooked, so we called home depot and they call an old guy out of retirement to come fix our kitchen 😅 he didn’t do much so we sold the house because it was causing too much anxiety.
I don’t see the link you talked about, can you show me or sent to me
The on sale tip was great. It's so easy to buy things just because it IS a good deal, and that's hard to resist.
Hello Arvin you are so trendy and stylish. I like your wall picture with all the animals. Possible to tell us where I can get that painting. Thanks very much
Is there any way to get in contact with you, for advice?
I paid for quality paint for our home years ago. It's a very neutral colour and that paint looks as good today as the day it was painted. It was an absolute investment. My dad told me 'buy the best quality you can afford' and he was so right. I totally agree with saving up to get better quality than buying cheap. Some things you can spend less on. But if it's something functional that you want to last, pay the extra for quality.
Can you lime-wash orange peel walls? Would that be so horrible? We didn’t have these walls in Michigan! but they are in every home in Florida!!!
We have a Bravia and we love it - great quality picture!
Superb advice, as always, Arvin. My advice is don’t buy anything in a hurry or just because it’s on sale. Sofas, beds & showers are big ticket items that you will use regularly. Do your homework including measuring before you buy.